Grants awarded
Dr Catherine Vial has been awarded two grants in 2014 as follows:-
Asthma UK innovation grant
Title: Contribution of P2X1, P2X4 and P2X7 receptors to human lung mast cell functions in the development of asthma
Amount: £49,430
Principal investigator: Dr Catherine Vial, University of Leicester, Department of Cell Physiology and Pharmacology.
Co-applicant: Prof Peter Bradding, NIHR Leicester Respiratory Biomedical Research Unit, Glenfield Hospital, Leicester.
MAARA (Midlands Asthma & Allergy Research Association) Project Grant
Title: Circulating MicroRNAs in the development of asthma
Amount: £9 300
Lead Applicant: Dr Catherine Vial, University of Leicester, Department of Cell Physiology and Pharmacology.
Co-applicant: Dr Nicolas Sylvius, University of Leicester, Core Biotechnology Services, Department of Genetics.
Collaborators: Dr Maria Viskaduraki, University of Leicester, Core Biotechnology Services. Prof Andrew Wardlaw, NIHR Leicester Respiratory Biomedical Research Unit, Glenfield Hospital, Leicester.